Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
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Inspection Nr: 1205891.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/13/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/13/2017 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2017 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder: a. On or about January 25, 2017, back side of home, employees were using a single rail of an extension ladder to gain access and exit from the roof. The ladder did not extend 3 feet and was not secured to prevent employees from falling 12 feet to the ground below.